The Dassault Falcon 900 is the original 1986 tri-jet heavy, the airframe that launched the 900 series. Three engines, a stand-up cabin trimmed for 12 to 14, and 4,000 nautical miles of range make the original 900 a wide-body heavy jet at a price point below the current 900LX.
Dassault certified the Falcon 900 in 1986, carrying three Honeywell (Garrett at the time) TFE731 turbofans, a stand-up cabin, and a wide Falcon cross-section. The overall airframe is 66.3 feet long, 63.4 feet wingspan (pre-winglet), and 24.8 feet tall. The type introduced Dassault’s tri-jet heavy architecture that continued through the 900B, 900EX, and current 900LX. Range varies by variant: original 900 about 4,000 nautical miles, 900B about 4,100.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Year introduced: 1986
- Seating: 12 to 14
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.84 (~482 kt)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 66.3 feet
- Wingspan: 63.4 feet
- Height: 24.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 127 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Falcon 900 Fits Naples
The tri-jet architecture is the same overwater and weather advantage discussed on the 900EX and 900LX pages: three engines and a 51,000-foot ceiling that lifts the airframe above summer Gulf Coast thunderstorm tops. For a Naples-to-Caribbean leg (Turks and Caicos, Antigua, Puerto Rico) with a full cabin, the original 900 flies the trip with fuel margins that satisfy a cautious risk profile.
APF at 6,600 feet is the same case-by-case departure story as the newer 900 variants: partial fuel on a cool morning is a normal departure, MTOW on a hot afternoon pushes the margins. For a snowbird owner who values the Falcon 900 ride and does not need the LX’s 4,750-nautical-mile West Coast reach, the original 900 is a fair-value quote.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Falcon 900 run $8,000 to $10,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
A HPN to APF winter leg in a Falcon 900 typically bills 3.0 flight hours at a lower hourly rate than the 900LX.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
Contact
For a quote on a Falcon 900 charter in or out of Naples, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.